FEATURES:
- Color: Black/Crimson All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Full Swing
- Veneer: Super Tilt Solid 2.0
- Surface: 800 Abranet, 1000, 2000 Abralon
- Reaction: Smooth Arc
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 2.52
- Diff: .050
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
- Description: The Ransom Demand once again will give you high performance characteristics at the upper mid performance category. For the Ransom Demand we went back to the original Full Swing core that was found in very successful Columbia 300 products like the Pure Physics and Full Swing. In order to come up with the best performing product possible we tested this core against the Full Swing v2 core that was in original Ransom and found that this core gave us more options and performed at a higher level. We are using the second generation of our Super Tilt Solid coverstock, it is called Tilt Solid 2.0. This new is extremely versatile and due to its aggressive nature performed extremely well when mid-lane control and a smooth continuous backend reaction is needed. In order to choose a ball that fit Columbia 300’s performance standards we did extensive testing. Two versions of the Full Swing core along with six different coverstock options and three different colors schemes were tested in order to come up with the Ransom Demand. Due to the highly competitive market at this performance level we took our time and tested until we found the exact core, coverstock, color and finishing process that delivered the highest level of performance. This is the type of ball that bowlers of all skill levels will excel with due to its versatility and high level of performance. The Ransom Demand will have a bright green sticker placed directly below the logo. This sticker states that Columbia 300 is giving a portion of the proceeds of this product to four different bowling related charities; Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF), Bowl for the Cure, Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) and The Bowling Hall of Fame. Columbia 300 is the perfect brand to partner with these bowling charities and their causes and we look forward to launching more and more campaigns that help give back to the great sport of bowling. We are in the process of setting up columbia300.com/give so we can explain this promotion in greater detail and find out which charity the consumers would like their money donated to.
LANE CONDITION
Length: typical House Pattern and last years US OPEN PATTERN
Likes: This ball is very clean through the fronts, and consistent motion. did a 50x4.5x30 favorite layout. comparison to the pure physics its sooner and harder off the spot where as the PP was all roll motion. i would say over all its more ball than the PP, at least 6.5+ more boards. I'm loving the super tilt veneer. It seems to be very good for all my bowlers. All my customers loved the regular Ransom. This Demand will give them a good look for the higher volume patterns
Dislikes: none so far. haven't played with surfaces yet to see if it friendly
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G.Richardson III
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Cliff Barnes Pro Shop
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
Likes:This ball is amazing, very clean through the fronts but once it hits the backend there is all kinds of recovery. This ball comes 4000 out of the box, the cover shines up from the oil, but do not let that fool you. This ball opens up the lane very well on all types of lane conditions, this is a ball that Columbia needed to fill in the gap of there great line of bowling balls. Great job to Bugsy Kelly and Columbia 300.
Eddie Grace Columbia 300 Ambassador
Dislikes: none.
Edited on 6/17/2011 at 5:39 AM
LANE CONDITION
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
Likes: The ball gets down the lane and then makes a viscous turn to the pocket. Reads mid lane well and does not hook early. Continues driving thru pocket. Keeps pins low for good action. Hits like a truck.
Dislikes: None so far. Have only thrown once on Demo Day. Liked it so much, I ordered one.
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